Residents told to be on alert for men posing as police officers

Bessemer police today warned residents to be wary of two men posing as police officers.

The men are introducing themselves as officers to gain entry into the homes of elderly residents, Sgt. Hank Edwards said.

Edwards said that any time a police officer visits a home to conduct an investigation, the officer will call ahead of time. Residents unsure of the identity of someone saying they are an officer can call 425-2411 for verification. Edwards said residents should call if they've had that experience. The men in question, Edwards said, wear dark clothing and drive a black or blue van.